Jersey City, NJ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Jersey City, NJ have 30 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 78 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Jersey City, NJ spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

86

Longest Drive

152.5 mi

Cape May, NJ

Quickest Drive

12m

North Bergen, NJ

Plan Around Jersey City, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Jersey City, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Wildwood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 148.3 mi · 3h 2m North Wildwood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 147.3 mi · 3h 1m Middletown, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 130.2 mi · 2h 12m Quinton, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 122.7 mi · 2h 27m

Continue From Jersey City, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Jersey City, NJ to Cape May, NJ 152.5 mi · 3h 7m Jersey City, NJ to Wildwood, NJ 149.9 mi · 3h 3m Jersey City, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ 148.9 mi · 3h 2m Jersey City, NJ to Middletown, NJ 131.1 mi · 2h 42m

Trips from Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City, NJ to Cape May, NJ

152.5 mi 3h 7m

Jersey City, NJ to Wildwood, NJ

149.9 mi 3h 3m

Jersey City, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ

148.9 mi 3h 2m

Jersey City, NJ to Middletown, NJ

131.1 mi 2h 42m

Jersey City, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ

122.1 mi 2h 31m

Jersey City, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ

120 mi 2h 33m

Jersey City, NJ to Egg Harbor City, NJ

104.3 mi 2h 16m

Jersey City, NJ to Elwood, NJ

99.3 mi 2h 8m

Jersey City, NJ to Gibbstown, NJ

99.3 mi 2h 3m

Jersey City, NJ to Beach Haven West, NJ

90.6 mi 1h 55m

Jersey City, NJ to Clementon, NJ

88.7 mi 1h 52m

Jersey City, NJ to Manahawkin, NJ

88.6 mi 1h 51m

Jersey City, NJ to Berlin, NJ

87.5 mi 1h 50m

Jersey City, NJ to Laurel Springs, NJ

87.2 mi 1h 50m

Jersey City, NJ to Barrington, NJ

85.9 mi 1h 47m

Jersey City, NJ to Magnolia, NJ

85.8 mi 1h 47m

Jersey City, NJ to Barnegat, NJ

85.1 mi 1h 47m

Jersey City, NJ to Marlton, NJ

80.8 mi 1h 40m

Driving from Jersey City, NJ

On average, trips departing from Jersey City, NJ run 78 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 40m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 153 miles (3h 7m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Jersey City, NJ include Cape May, NJ (152.5 mi, 3h 7m), Wildwood, NJ (149.9 mi, 3h 3m), North Wildwood, NJ (148.9 mi, 3h 2m), Middletown, NJ (131.1 mi, 2h 42m), and Atlantic City, NJ (122.1 mi, 2h 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 78-mile trip from Jersey City, NJ, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes leaving Jersey City, NJ and 56 routes heading into Jersey City, NJ, covering 86 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 153 miles.

The longest mapped route from Jersey City, NJ covers 153 miles and takes approximately 3h 7m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Jersey City, NJ runs about 78 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 78-mile trip from Jersey City, NJ costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Jersey City, NJ include Cape May, NJ, Wildwood, NJ, North Wildwood, NJ and Middletown, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.